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Sanctions imposed on Cuba: President Biden announced sanctions against the Cuban Minister of Defense and another government entity on Thursday for their role in suppressing the anti-government protests that occurred on July 11. The White House said it’s looking for “creative ways” to restore internet access on the island which has been largely disabled by the Cuban government.

Critical Race Theory: Amid a flood of protests and large attendance at school board meetings across the U.S., the Department of Education has walked back its initial policy of encouraging schools to implement critical race theory across their curriculums. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, said, “This program... will not dictate or recommend specific curriculum be introduced or taught in classrooms. Those decisions are – and will continue to be – made at the local level.”

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